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Origin:
Yoyo loaches originated from Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Size:
They have a potential of reaching 6 inches however 4-5 inches is more common.
Water Conditions:
Soft acidic water conditions are much preferred although they are not fussy with water conditions as long as they are acclimated to it properly.
Temperature:
75 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit
Care:
This fish is peaceful and robust although clashes among the members of their own species are often observed. Provide hiding places so the less dominant ones will be able to escape the relentless pecking order established by the more dominant ones. They are not nocturnal compared to the other botiine loaches so they are often visible even during the day. They establish a social hierarchy and this should be taken into consideration. Keep 3 at the minimum but 5 is even better. No less than 55 gallons aquarium size is recommended when keeping a group.
Yoyo loaches prefer well oxygenated, flowing water. A river tank set up is not by any means necessary (though they would thrive in one) but a filter producing some current and surface agitation is preferred.
A tank furnished with several hiding places, soft substrate and some plants is recommended. Like all other loaches, do not expect plants with soft foliage to escape damage from their habit to bore holes on them. They may also dig up loosely rooted plants while digging around the substrate.
The body markings of the yoyo loaches will vary from each other. I have observed that the juveniles tend to have lesser patterns but the adults will develop more patterns as they mature.
Tankmates:
This is often asked by several loach beginners. Yoyo loaches are rather boisterous and should not be kept with rather placid specimens. They are best kept with active barbs, rasboras, danios and other cyprinids. Cichlids will sometimes work although make sure the cichlids are not extremely aggressive to the point that they will attack the yoyo loaches.
Foods:
Like all other botiine loaches, they are notorious for consuming snails and other invertebrates but take the tank size into consideration before you buy them.
Avoid overfeeding as this fish can be greedy. Do not be surprised if its belly looks like it swelled abnormally.
Sexing:
Males often have red coloration around their mouth whereas females appear more robust in shape.
Breeding:
No breeding incident has been accounted for despite several reports confirming that female yoyo loaches often carry eggs in their bellies.
Yoyo loaches originated from Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Size:
They have a potential of reaching 6 inches however 4-5 inches is more common.
Water Conditions:
Soft acidic water conditions are much preferred although they are not fussy with water conditions as long as they are acclimated to it properly.
Temperature:
75 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit
Care:
This fish is peaceful and robust although clashes among the members of their own species are often observed. Provide hiding places so the less dominant ones will be able to escape the relentless pecking order established by the more dominant ones. They are not nocturnal compared to the other botiine loaches so they are often visible even during the day. They establish a social hierarchy and this should be taken into consideration. Keep 3 at the minimum but 5 is even better. No less than 55 gallons aquarium size is recommended when keeping a group.
Yoyo loaches prefer well oxygenated, flowing water. A river tank set up is not by any means necessary (though they would thrive in one) but a filter producing some current and surface agitation is preferred.
A tank furnished with several hiding places, soft substrate and some plants is recommended. Like all other loaches, do not expect plants with soft foliage to escape damage from their habit to bore holes on them. They may also dig up loosely rooted plants while digging around the substrate.
The body markings of the yoyo loaches will vary from each other. I have observed that the juveniles tend to have lesser patterns but the adults will develop more patterns as they mature.
Tankmates:
This is often asked by several loach beginners. Yoyo loaches are rather boisterous and should not be kept with rather placid specimens. They are best kept with active barbs, rasboras, danios and other cyprinids. Cichlids will sometimes work although make sure the cichlids are not extremely aggressive to the point that they will attack the yoyo loaches.
Foods:
Like all other botiine loaches, they are notorious for consuming snails and other invertebrates but take the tank size into consideration before you buy them.
Avoid overfeeding as this fish can be greedy. Do not be surprised if its belly looks like it swelled abnormally.
Sexing:
Males often have red coloration around their mouth whereas females appear more robust in shape.
Breeding:
No breeding incident has been accounted for despite several reports confirming that female yoyo loaches often carry eggs in their bellies.
